What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment specialist position at Lifting Up Westchester?
Are you a dynamic, problem-solver who can build trust with individuals seeking employment or vocational training and who has experience with job development?
Lifting Up Westchester's Job Central was created to address an unmet need - the financial stability of unemployed and underemployed very low-income adults, as well as older youth, experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty.
Job Central st aff assist individuals with employment counseling, strengthening job readiness skills, and finding employment with opportunities for advancement.
Once employed individuals receive case management services to support job retention and their ability to become independent and self-sufficient.
The Employment Specialist works alone and as part of a team to help individuals find suitable full- and part-time employment and / or vocational training, to provide retention support for 12 months post-placement, and to develop relationships with employers.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Administer and effectively analyze vocational assessments to support participants in developing a realistic career path to meet their professional goals and objectives.
- Coach and assist with cover letters, resumes, job and education-related applications. Help participants obtain required documents, when appropriate.
- Prepare participants for job interviews.
- Effectively engage at-risk and shelter-based participants to encourage participation in employment, educational, or other related skills-based development opportunities.
- Provide retention services to support maintaining employment and fostering self-sufficiency such as conflict resolution, reducing performance obstacles, workplace etiquette, encouraging upward mobility / job growth / new opportunities, and seeking educational enhancement.
- Participate as a presenter for some training workshops offered by Job Central. (Topics may include resume preparation, interview skills, employer relations, among others).
- Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with key businesses and places offering job opportunities, apprenticeships, professional development, and training.
- Accurately prepare and enter progress notes weekly into the LUW database for participants, detailing interactions, observations, progress or challenges in meeting set goals and action items.
QUALIFICATIONS :
1. Minimum of 3 years of experience working in the social services field, particularly in the employment sector.
2. Experience, comfort, and desire to work with vulnerable populations (i.e. homeless, extremely low income, persons with disabilities, re-entry, and individuals who have fled from domestic violence.)
3. Possess connections to businesses and industries throughout Westchester County (preferred).
4. Bachelor's degree in social service, education, public relations or business / human services.
5. Solid computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and data entry.
6. Bilingual in English & Spanish languages (preferred but not required).
7. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
8. Ability to regularly walk up 3 flights of stairs.
9. Valid NYS driver's license is required for some Westchester travel in a company vehicle.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $54,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits :Schedule :
Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License / Certification :
Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability :
Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute :
White Plains, NY 10601 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate :
Work Location : In person
Last updated : 2024-11-07
Salary : $52,000 - $58,000